Eun Ji Shim-Net Seat Belt For Pregnant Woman

At Design Interviews

Interview with EUN JI SHIM : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. EUN JI SHIM : An existing seatbelt is not designed to consider abdominal size of pregnant women. Since their abdominal size is greater than people in general, more pressure is exerted on their abdomen in case of a car accident which can be more painful and even critical for the life of a fetus. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. EUN JI SHIM : In order to resolve this potential problem, this seatbelt is grooved which gives more flexibility than the existing seatbelt, so it fits securely and decentralizes the pressure exerting to the abdomen of pregnant women. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. EUN JI SHIM : I want develop a product. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. EUN JI SHIM : Two years. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. EUN JI SHIM : I am experience inconvenience. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. EUN JI SHIM : I do intent to produce my work myself. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. EUN JI SHIM : I set up concept. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. EUN JI SHIM : Song in seok designer is provide help technical part. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. EUN JI SHIM : Pregnant woman, All people.
.Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. EUN JI SHIM : When this seatbelt is not in use, the groove of the belt is constricted, rolled back in to a buckle, and sharp part of the plate is circled to the opposite site to close, so the belt can be stored firmly. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. EUN JI SHIM : That mean is seatbelt for the pregnant woman. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. EUN JI SHIM : Rhinoceros 5 .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. EUN JI SHIM : Seatbelt is Mesh. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. EUN JI SHIM : Song in seok designer is provide help technical part. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. EUN JI SHIM : This practical feature of the product makes it able to use not only for the pregnant women but also for people with various belt size. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. EUN JI SHIM : Search information, experience. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. EUN JI SHIM : I like universal design concept. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. EUN JI SHIM : I do such internet. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. EUN JI SHIM : I make detailed plans.
.Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. EUN JI SHIM : That&#039;s about it. I have no more questions. .